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The Boomtown Rats are an Irish rock band originally formed in Dublin in 1975, that had a series of Irish and United Kingdom hits between 1977 and 1985. The group is led by vocalist Bob Geldof.
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The Boomtown Rats | |
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 The Boomtown Rats at Knott's Berry Farm in 1981 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
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| Years active | 1975–1986, 2013–present |
| Labels | Mulligan, Ensign, Mercury |
| Associated acts | Band Aid, Live Aid, Live 8 |
| Website | www |
| Members | Bob Geldof Pete Briquette Simon Crowe Garry Roberts |
| Past members | Johnnie Fingers Gerry Cott |
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